PROBA-2
Spacecraft
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PROBA-2 is the second satellite in the European Space Agency's series of PROBA low-cost satellites that are being used to validate new spacecraft technologies while also carrying scientific instruments. Wikipedia
Launch date: November 2, 2009
Orbit height: 447 mi
Dimensions: 0.60m x 0.70m x 0.85m
Manufacturer: Verhaert Space NV
Apogee altitude: 733 kilometres (455 mi)
Bus: PROBA
Launch mass: 120 kilograms (260 lb)